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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Armored Against Fear (pages 135-152).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what does the author draw joy?
(a) Family.
(b) Hope for the future.
(c) Speaking.
(d) Study.

2. What did the dead boy's mother say to the author's son in the chapter "The Dream"?
(a) "You exist. You matter. You have value."
(b) "Never give up. Never surrender."
(c) "Do not speak back or speak up."
(d) "Be twice as good."

3. What did Dr. Jones expect would happen to the man who shot her son?
(a) He would be put on administrative leave.
(b) He would be set free.
(c) He would by lynched by an angry mob.
(d) He would be charged with a crime.

4. Where was the memorial service for Prince Jones held?
(a) Howard University.
(b) Arlington Cemetery.
(c) The White House.
(d) Harvard University.

5. What has been the prevalent emotion in the author's life?
(a) Anger.
(b) Hope.
(c) Joy.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author remember about Manhattan?

2. How does the author describe his experience in the Baltimore public schools?

3. What did the author have to learn from his son's mother?

4. What movie does Dr. Jones reference during her interview?

5. According to the author, America believes itself to be:

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